Rotterdam Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Rotterdam
vs
100
New York City
Rotterdam is 18 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Rotterdam
vs
100
New York City
Rotterdam is 22 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Rotterdam
vs
100
New York City
Rotterdam is 15 pts cheaper
Restaurants
82
Rotterdam
vs
100
New York City
Rotterdam is 18 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Rotterdam
vs
100
New York City
Rotterdam is 12 pts cheaper
Utilities
105
Rotterdam
vs
100
New York City
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Rotterdam salary
| Salary in Rotterdam | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $60,976 | $10,976 more |
| $75,000 | $91,463 | $16,463 more |
| $100,000 | $121,951 | $21,951 more |
| $125,000 | $152,439 | $27,439 more |
| $150,000 | $182,927 | $32,927 more |
| $200,000 | $243,902 | $43,902 more |
Rotterdam vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 18%. Rotterdam is the more affordable option.
Rent: Rotterdam has a rent index of 78, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Rotterdam: $2,666/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Rotterdam wins 5, while New York City wins 1.
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